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US abortion bans have driven a surge in infant deaths, study finds
Researchers estimate that recent abortion bans have driven a rise in infant death rates in affected states, especially among Black children and kids with congenital anomalies.
Infant mortality is on the rise in the US — experts point to stricter abortion laws as reasons why
The new study reinforces warnings from doctors about abortion laws with limited or no exceptions.
Mifepristone: What to know about the drug in the Supreme Court's abortion pill case
The Supreme Court of the United States has now issued a ruling about a widely used abortion pill. Here's what you should know.
Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill mifepristone in unanimous ruling
In a 9-0 ruling, the court determined that an anti-abortion collective didn't have legal standing to raise the case against mifepristone to the Supreme Court.
'As beautiful as pregnancy sounds, it also scares me': Author Layal Liverpool on the reality of racism in reproductive health care
In a new book, science journalist Layal Liverpool sheds light on pervasive, racialized inequities in health care, including in reproductive care.
Tube-tying surgeries and vasectomies skyrocketed post-Roe
A new study suggests that the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022 prompted a surge in young people undergoing sterilization procedures, especially women.
CVS, Walgreens to begin filling prescriptions for abortion pill mifepristone
Consumers will soon be able to fill prescriptions for mifepristone at select CVS and Walgreens locations.
Telehealth abortions are as safe and effective as in-person, large study shows
An analysis of more than 6,000 telehealth abortion recipients in the U.S. suggests that receiving the abortion drugs via a virtual doctor's appointment is as safe and effective as doing so in person.
